water crisis
A Flint, Michigan pastor interrupted Donald Trump's stump speech at her historically Black church. The candidate had agreed to focus on the water crisis and its impact, but veered instead into Hillary bashing.
Michigan charged six state employees with misconduct for the Flint water crisis. Nine state workers have so far been charged criminally.
Radio One Community Chair and On-Air Personality Yaves Ellis connects with photographer Kenny Williams following a conversation about the concerns and issues in Flint. Williams took a trip to Flint to do some photo-journalism concerning the project. Take a look at the photo’s below. Source: K Dot Williams Â
His Flint contribution of $500,000 is the largest celebrity donation to date. Avita Water will match his donation in water bottles.
Gov. Snyder will appear before the Michigan Congress Tuesday evening to present his plan.
President Obama on Saturday announced an emergency declaration that would allocate $5 million in federal aid to assist Flint in the water crisis.
Gov. Rick Snyder requested the president declare a federal emergency on Thursday after nearly exhausting all efforts to prevent residents from cooking, drinking, and bathing using the lead-filled water.